Bait guide

Fish bait
Sandeel
A slim fish bait that can be presented whole or as a strip. Frozen bait is delicate after thawing, so handle gently and keep it cool.
BassPollackFlatfish
Best over: Sand, Mixed
Photo: Peter van der Sluijs · CC BY-SA 3.0
How to mount it
General presentation illustration. Bait shape and hook placement vary with hook size and bait condition.
- 1Select a bait size that matches the hook and intended presentation.
- 2For a whole sandeel, gently thread the hook through the mouth and along the body.
- 3Bring the hook point out through the side so the bait lies straight.
- 4Secure delicate bait with a few loose turns of bait elastic, leaving the point exposed.